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Francois Boucher

lunedì 29 agosto 2011

Access rights

Everyone in Norway can enjoy vast areas of the countryside and engage in a wide variety of outdoor activities, free of charge. Access rights are a common good that is an integral part of the Norwegian cultural heritage. They allow us all to visit Norway’s mountains and forests, seashore, lakes and rivers, regardless of who owns the land.

It is very important to realise that access also involves responsibilities. The Outdoor Recreation Act is intended to strike a balance between the interests of the general public and landowners’ control of their own property, and to clarify what is and is not included in access rights.

One of the most important points to remember is that you must always show consideration and respect for other people, and make sure that your activities do not inconvenience other users, either visitors or people living and working in the area. The Act is designed to regulate access so that damage to the environment is minimised and conflict is avoided. It specifically states that visitors must behave with due care and make sure that they do not cause damage.